Summary:
Zip code 36784 in Thomasville, Alabama, is served by three public schools within the Thomasville City district, enrolling a combined 1,013 students across grades PK-12. The district holds a 3-star rating, ranking 44th out of 139 districts in the state.
Thomasville Middle School is the clear standout, ranking in the 82nd percentile of Alabama middle schools with a 4-star rating. Its 7th-grade math proficiency rate of 56.7% is more than double the state average, and it also posts the district's lowest chronic absenteeism at 10.6%. Thomasville Elementary School provides a strong foundation, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 70th percentile. It excels in English Language Arts, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates around 75%, well above state averages. In contrast, Thomasville High School is the district's weakest link, ranking in the 38th percentile with a 2-star rating. Its proficiency rates lag state averages across all subjects, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3% is nearly double that of the elementary school.
The most striking finding is the dramatic academic drop-off between middle and high school. While 8th graders achieve 39.3% proficiency in math, 11th graders fall to just 17.7%. This decline correlates with a spike in chronic absenteeism, suggesting student engagement is a critical issue. Despite 61-65% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the elementary and middle schools achieve above-average results, demonstrating effective support for economically disadvantaged students. However, the high school spends $1,710 more per student than the elementary school yet produces significantly weaker outcomes, raising questions about resource allocation. The district's strong literacy instruction and middle school math success provide a solid base, but targeted interventions at the high school level are essential to reverse the current trend and unlock the district's full potential.
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